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Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast

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Have you ever felt like you’ve become lost in your own life? Many men struggle to talk about their problems and mental health and grew up believing that to do can be perceived as a sign of weakness or failure. There is also a lack of open discussion in society around men’s mental health, especially aimed at mid-life men. As a result, at times many men can feel alone and lost in their own lives. I... more

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In this episode, we talk to Mordy Gottlieb, a men’s therapist whose work - and life - has been shaped by one quiet, corrosive belief: “Whatever I do, it’s never enough.”

Mordy shares how perfection became his survival strategy as a child and how str... more

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What happens to a man when he loses his father and no one shows him how to grieve?

In this honest, darkly funny, and deeply human conversation, we hear from John Colbert, a writer and former advertising creative who turned the loss of his father to ... more

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What do you do when you look in the mirror and no longer recognise the man staring back? When the weight you’re carrying - physically and mentally - feels impossible to shift?

In this powerful and frank conversation, we speak with Jonathan Boulware,... more

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Brian Livesay, a trauma therapist and Director of Clinical Research at Arise Alliance, and we explore how men can heal from unspoken trauma, not by suppressing or avoiding it, but by facing it differently.

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Recent Guests

Mordy Gottlieb
Men's mental health therapist based in Arizona
The Gamechanger Group
Episode: Whatever I Do, It’s Never Enough, with Mordy Gottlieb
John Colbert
A long-time advertising professional and author who wrote about his experiences with grief and masculinity after losing his father to prostate cancer.
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Episode: What No One Tells Men About Losing a Parent, with John Colbert
Jonathan Boulware
Health coach and author who focuses on overcoming obesity through mindset and lifestyle change.
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Episode: The Weight Isn’t the Problem; Your Mindset Is, with Jonathan Boulware
Dr. Brian Livesay
Trauma therapist and director of clinical research at Arise Alliance
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Episode: The Pain You Don’t Talk About Shows Up Anyway, with Dr Brian Livesay
Nick Shelton
Best-selling author and speaker, former petroleum chemist, and creator of the reset button for reinventing lives.
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Episode: What if the Life You Built Isn't You Anymore? with Nick Shelton
Louis Bezich
Healthcare executive, men's health advocate, and author of Saving Men from Themselves
Episode: Why Midlife Doesn’t Have to Mean Decline, with Louis Bezich
Merlin Matthews
Founder of Man Academy, dedicated to supporting men in rediscovering purpose and emotional openness.
Man Academy
Episode: The Moment You Realise You're Not the Only One, with Merlin Matthews
Tom Karrell
A men's coach who helps other men talk openly and build healthy living practices
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Episode: Why It’s So Hard for Men to Talk, with Tom Karrel
Joe Emery
A former copywriter who shares his struggles in finding new work after redundancy
Episode: “I’m desperate for work...redundancy triggered a mental illness in me”, with Joe Emery

Hosts

Philip Briscoe
Host of the Midlife Men podcast
Philip Rusko

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Love it

    Listened to every episode. Interviewing style is laid back but caring. Phillip lets people tell their stories and share their wisdom. Valuable insights into men’s mental health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveCDN62
    United States5 months ago
  • Insightful, thought-provoking and uplifting!

    The Mid-Life Men podcast is a fascinating listen every week. Philip is an excellent host - patient, understanding and skilled at giving his guests the time and space to fully express themselves. Each episode offers immense value and important life lessons. It’s easily one of my top five podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adrian de Courcey
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Jonathan Bogner episode was so heartfelt

    I love how you got the story to unfold!

    Philip you are an amazing host! Very impressed! Life can change so quickly! Truly incredible how Jonathan keeps taking thousands of steps forward a day!!!

    Reena Friedman Watts

    Host of the Better Call Daddy podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReenaWatts
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the laid-back yet empathetic interviewing style, which allows guests to share their stories meaningfully.
The podcast is recognized for providing valuable insights into men's mental health issues, encouraging open dialogue that is often absent in society.
Many listeners praise the importance of the stories shared, reflecting a connection with their own experiences of vulnerability and emotional struggles.

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What No One Tells Men About Losing a Parent, with John Colbert
Q: What advice do you have for men who are dealing with bereavement now?
He suggests leaning into comfort, being social, and talking it out as means to cope with grief.
What No One Tells Men About Losing a Parent, with John Colbert
Q: How do you think men generally manage grief?
John explains that it's often suppressed and that many men struggle with emotional expression, but things seem to be improving with newer generations.
What No One Tells Men About Losing a Parent, with John Colbert
Q: What was your relationship like with your father before he passed?
John shares that he had a strained relationship with his father, feeling they were only starting to bond when his father passed away.
Why Midlife Doesn’t Have to Mean Decline, with Louis Bezich
Q: How do you start to unfreeze your own approach to how you're feeling?
Recognizing that mental health is a legitimate concern and encouraging open dialogue can help men change their approach.
Why Midlife Doesn’t Have to Mean Decline, with Louis Bezich
Q: What makes men kind of resistant to that?
Masculine norms and the belief that seeking medical help is a sign of weakness contribute to resistance.

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4. Dr. Brian Livesay
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6. Louis Bezich
7. Merlin Matthews
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